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Homelite 25cc Black Petrol Line Trimmer Now $84 @ Bunnings Warehouse

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Homelite 25cc Black Petrol Line Trimmer Now $84 @ Bunnings Warehouse
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Sweetnsour on 20/10/2016 - 06:55 bunnings.com.au (617 clicks)
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Predictable price drop for petrol line trimmer from Bunnings. Previously best price line trimmer was $119 in red. So they have introduced a black version for $84.

The Homelite Black Petrol Line Trimmer is powered by an easy to start, 25cc 2-stroke engine. The line trimmer makes easy work of trimming and edging grass. Easy start up instructions on the side of the unit ensure that you can get started straight away.

Fixed line trimming head with a 430mm cutting path.
Powerful 25cc engine.
Balanced and lightweight design.

Home & Garden Line Trimmer

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  • iamkuza on 20/10/2016 - 07:42

    damn i need this. my garden is like a jungle after returning on holiday

    • FindMeADeal on 20/10/2016 - 09:14
      +1

      I Seriously doubt you can clear off a jungle with this thing.

  • ca6leguy on 20/10/2016 - 07:46

    Do everyone a favour bay not filling up our landfill.

    • llama on 20/10/2016 - 07:49
      +9

      Do everyone a favour by writing in English.

      • Fuzz006 on 20/10/2016 - 08:21
        +3

        Nein

    • ilikeit on 20/10/2016 - 08:57

      So what should I use? Scissors?

      • captobvious on 20/10/2016 - 10:43

        tweezers

      • hollykryten on 20/10/2016 - 10:44

        Use a proper line trimmer, like Honda or Husqvarna that's guaranteed not to be rubbish.

  • 87percent on 20/10/2016 - 08:25

    which one would be better, this one or the one from Aldi this saturday??

    • 8200 on 20/10/2016 - 09:08
      +13

      Aldi one, plus you got a 60 day trial period.

      The ALDI is a IE34F full crank engine, based on Japanese Komatsu G26 design.

      This engine can and will take commercial use

      The Homelite is cheap nasty half crank, "engineered" by TTI to be manufactured for the lowest possible price

      Homelite where a good brand when USA Made and owned, now its TTI/Ryobi company, would not piss on them….

      • hollykryten on 20/10/2016 - 10:47

        Based on, you mean a cheap Chinese made copy of a Komatsu G26 design?.

        • 8200 on 20/10/2016 - 11:00

          Yes, they copied [very well] a premium Japanese engineered product

          I cannot fault the performance and bang-for-buck, if anything it should be sold for a lot more, refer:

          https://www.victa.com/au/en_au/product-catalog/domestic/trim…

          Most of the power equipment stuff from China is a copy of Japanese, history repeats!

    • FindMeADeal on 20/10/2016 - 09:15

      Wats the price on Aldi one?

    • hollykryten on 20/10/2016 - 10:45
      -1

      None, both would be crap compared to proper brands (Honda, Husqvarna, etc).

  • tassieeagle on 20/10/2016 - 08:29

    Is it actually any good?

    • shaybisc on 20/10/2016 - 09:08
      +2

      Good points •Excellent at trimming vertically and horizontally, and very good at trimming long grass.
      •Very good controls.
      •Very well balanced.
      •Individual pre-cut lines are very easy to replace.
      Bad points •Some may find the shaft too short for both trimming and edging.
      •Noticeable vibration, but it’s not too annoying.

      From Choice magazine

      • reactor on 20/10/2016 - 11:12
        -1

        Possibly also add "Is 2-stroke" to bad points

        • Bacchus on 20/10/2016 - 12:04
          +1

          Apart from having to pre-mix fuel, why is that a bad point?

          I've got both a 4 stroke and 2 stroke trimmer, and the 4 stroke is harder to start, not as powerful, and a lot heavier.

        • reactor on 20/10/2016 - 13:41

          @Bacchus:
          I'll quote another comment by @wchau
          "2-stroke engines do not have the same lifespan as a 4-stroke engine (without a dedicated lubrication system the 2 stroke engines wear faster)
          2-stroke Need to buy additional 2 stroke oil and then manually mix it with the petrol.
          2-stroke engines are not fuel efficient which will cost you more over time
          2-stroke engines produce more pollution

          Plus its just annoying to mix the oil and petrol before you can use it.. just want to pour petrol and go."

        • wchau on 20/10/2016 - 15:00
          +1

          @reactor: Its the little things I guess, cause if you have a mower ( normally thats 4 stroke ) you can just share the same jerry can and pour to either .. no need for a separate jerry can for the 2 stroke to ( and to carry around if cutting elsewhere ).

          I have a 4 stroke mower, edger(with wheels) and trimmer. All use the same petrol, so no chance of using wrong type.
          If your 4 stroke is harder to start then you've not got a good one..

        • [Deactivated] on 20/10/2016 - 15:17

          @reactor: I think realistically it depends on the application. 2 stroke engines are generally lighter than 4 stroke as you can theoretically achieve the twice the power with a 2 stroke than an equally sized 4 stroke.

          This is probably the most important point for me as in a whipper snipper I am looking for something powerful and also light. Don't want to be hanging onto something heavy for too long.

          '2-stroke Need to buy additional 2 stroke oil' - not sure I agree with how you've worded this. Both 2 and 4 stroke engines require oil. 2 stroke is mixed with the fuel, 4 stroke isn't. Its not a matter of 'additional' just a different application.

          Store your 2 stroke mixed in another can and its ready when you want it. Don't really see it as a big deal.

        • wchau on 20/10/2016 - 16:50
          +1

          @kevsta89: Sure, what I meant to say is that the oil needed for 2 stroke is unique and you need to buy it.. as opposed to 4 stroke which you can share with your car oil ( yes you have to buy it too ) ( can't remember if buying new 4 strokes it comes pre oiled ? I think? )

          Anyway doesn't matter Pros and cons to everything, big or little deal is up to the individual but at least its out there for people to know and decide. All good mate.

  • sween64 on 20/10/2016 - 08:55

    Are you sure it has had a price drop? I checked it after the Aldi deal appeared and it was this price. Not much history on PH

  • harryzee on 20/10/2016 - 09:19
    +3

    I have the red homelite trimmer. I hate it. I would not wish it on anyone. Hard to start from new, parts falling off. Cheap but nasty.

    • [Deactivated] on 20/10/2016 - 10:20
      +2

      Also had one when I first moved into my place. Got sick of it after 6 months and sold it on Gumtree for $50 and bought a decent Stihl.

      As you state, the homelite would never start when I wanted it to, and I found the short length and angle of the shaft forced me to hold it awkwardly and hunch forward the entire time. Absolute piece of garbage.

      • Bargin Boy on 20/10/2016 - 17:49

        My red homelite trimmer is still going great after 18 years.
        Use premium unleaded instead of regular unleaded as it tends to go off after a short time.

  • Sydster on 20/10/2016 - 09:46

    A silly question? - I have been using Talon (1200w) Electric trimmer, has been doing a decent job but now struggling with parts, thinking of switching to petrol version. Does the aldi version accept just unleaded or you have to do the mixing? are there trimmers out there that will accept just unleaded…

    • aragornelessar on 20/10/2016 - 09:49
      +2

      If it's 2-stroke, I believe you need to mix. I'd be interested in a 4-stroke trimmer too… would prefer to just use the same fuel as the mower

      • Sydster on 20/10/2016 - 09:53

        thanks for the tip, I'm on the same boat - use the same fuel for both and trying to avoid the hassle of mixing - so if it is 2 stroke then you'd need to mix…

  • Maverick-au on 20/10/2016 - 09:55

    This appears to have a longer shaft over the other model.

    • rustyaxe on 20/10/2016 - 10:24
      +7

      Of course it does - it's the BLACK one!

      • Maverick-au on 20/10/2016 - 11:29

        Of course it does - it's the BLACK one!

        Guess I was to subtle with my post!

  • wchau on 20/10/2016 - 09:58
    +2

    2-stroke engines do not have the same lifespan as a 4-stroke engine (without a dedicated lubrication system the 2 stroke engines wear faster)
    2-stroke Need to buy additional 2 stroke oil and then manually mix it with the petrol.
    2-stroke engines are not fuel efficient which will cost you more over time
    2-stroke engines produce more pollution

    Plus its just annoying to mix the oil and petrol before you can use it.. just want to pour petrol and go.

    Anyway skip it add a few more $ and go with a 4 stroke.. less hassles I reckon.

    • captobvious on 20/10/2016 - 10:48

      I like the aroma of 2 stroke, its like perfume.

  • ozblogger on 20/10/2016 - 10:31

    Ahh, so that explains the $95 Black Hedge Trimmer
    https://www.bunnings.com.au/homelite-black-26cc-hedge-trimme…

    to compete with $99 one at ALDI
    https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/special-buys-sat-22-…

    Anyone has an experience with these Hedge Trimmers ?

    • dutchw32 on 20/10/2016 - 12:20

      Im looking at these two also. Im leaning towards the bunnings one so fat but I'll wait for more comments.

  • hollykryten on 20/10/2016 - 10:38
    +2

    I bet our Honda 25cc 4 stroke line trimmer beats the crap out of this in pure engine power and reliability. That thing is a beast for a 25cc.

    This line trimmer in this thread deal is just cheap crap. It would probably last you a year then start having problems.

    • Sydster on 20/10/2016 - 11:04

      I'm doing some research on this and you are correct - if you've got the GX35 it seems to have a very good reputation they are selling at $339-399

      • hollykryten on 20/10/2016 - 16:25

        GX35 is the Honda 35cc. I've got the Honda GX25 25cc. But even the Honda GX25 is suprisingly powerful for a 25cc line trimmer motor.

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